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- Houthi missiles struck Riyadh, the first attack on the Saudi capital since the Yemen war resumed.
- Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed the ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, coalition said on X.
- The State Department warned hostilities could escalate rapidly and urged Americans to reconsider Middle East travel.
- Washington approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia on Sept 17 to deter threats.
